Laparoscopy | Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of surgery offered for different health conditions. The doctors and specialists at MaineHealth provide vast knowledge and expertise to patients needing a laparoscopic surgery procedure.

What is laparoscopy/laparoscopic surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive type of surgery. Short, narrow tubes are inserted into the skin through small incisions. Surgeons then use instruments to fix, cut, and sew tissue back together.

Benefits of laparoscopy/laparoscopic surgery

Because laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions rather than large incisions it helps to reduce trauma to your body. Some of the benefits of this procedure are:

Less pain

Less scarring

Fewer wound infections

Shorter hospital stays

Shorter recovery

Faster return to work and daily activities

Risks with laparoscopy

All surgeries have risk depending on the procedure and the person’s health. Talk with your doctor about the risks involved with laparoscopic surgery.Some risks of any surgery include:

Infection

Bleeding

Damage to body structures

Need for additional procedures

Death

Access to laparoscopy/laparoscopic surgery

MaineHealth is dedicated to providing access to laparoscopic surgery for prospective patients. Teams of medical specialists provide a range of services for patients seeking information on laparoscopic surgery.

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